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How does Alfred Hitchcock Shape Audience Expectations in the Opening Scenes of Rear Window?
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How does Alfred Hitchcock Shape Audience Expectations in the Opening Scenes of Rear Window? Prior to watching Rear Window, the expectations the audience would have would be that the film was going to be a combination of romance, comedy and thriller. This is because all of his Hitchcock's films have been in that style. The opening credits shape the audience's expectations in the following ways; as the credits are rolling, the blinds are going up on the window. This gives a kind of theatrical impression. The music is light and cheerful, reminding the audience that there is going to be romance and comedy in the film, but then 'Alfred Hitchcock' flashes up on the screen, reminding the audience of his style, therefore suggesting the film is also going to be a thriller. Out of the window, you can see the scene for the film. It is set in the city, and it...
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